A patient presents to an inpatient rehabilitation setting with a bilateral parietal CVA. The patient currently requires maximal assistance for static standing, supervision for bed mobility, supervision to propel a manual wheelchair for 100 feet, and total assistance of 2 therapists to take 3 steps in the parallel bars. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention to address divided attention and topographical orientation in line with his current functional status?
Which of the following statements best describes dynamic pos…
Which of the following statements best describes dynamic postural control/controlled mobility?
Early recognition of the symptoms of stroke followed by imm…
Early recognition of the symptoms of stroke followed by immediate transportation to a hospital with a stroke center can be critical for obtaining the best patient outcomes. Which of the following procedures can only be administered within 3 hours of stroke symptom onset?
The epiglottis is the slit between the vocal cords.
The epiglottis is the slit between the vocal cords.
Which of the following is true regarding the subacute phase…
Which of the following is true regarding the subacute phase of rehabilitation?
An 84 year old patient sustained a stroke secondary to a cer…
An 84 year old patient sustained a stroke secondary to a cerebral thrombosis 4 days ago and presents with the following symptoms: decreased pain and temperature sensation to the ipsilateral face, nystagmus, vertigo, nausea, and contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation to the body. What is MOST LIKELY the artery syndrome associated with these symptoms?
A patient recovering from stroke walks with limited tibial a…
A patient recovering from stroke walks with limited tibial advancement during stance on the more affected lower extremity. The therapist next examines the patient for a compensatory gait deviation. Which gait deviation is Most Likely to be seen?
Which of the following compensatory treatment approaches wou…
Which of the following compensatory treatment approaches would be appropriate for an acute CVA patient in the inpatient rehabilitation setting presenting with unilateral neglect and short term memory deficits?
You are covering a patient for a colleague who is out sick. …
You are covering a patient for a colleague who is out sick. The patient’s chart says he has “ideomotor apraxia.” The therapist leaves you a note to say the goal of the session is to work on walking. Which of the following approaches may best help the patient achieve this goal?
Which of the following is true regarding management of the u…
Which of the following is true regarding management of the upper extremity for patients with stroke?